Santiago Lago-Peñas participates in Galicia Economic Forum debate on geopolitics, defence, and the global economy
- 25 may
- 2 min de lectura
Professor Santiago Lago-Peñas took part in a new breakfast meeting organised by the Galicia Economic Forum, dedicated to analysing the growing influence of geopolitics and defence on the global economy. The event brought together academics, business leaders, and institutional representatives to discuss how international security challenges are reshaping economic priorities, technological development, and public policy.
The guest speaker was Santiago Bolíbar Piñeiro, Chairman of Hisdesat, Spain’s leading provider of secure satellite communications for government, defence, and strategic institutions. During his presentation, Bolíbar examined the profound geopolitical changes taking place in recent years and explained how satellite technology has become a critical asset for national security, crisis management, and the protection of strategic infrastructure.
As a participant in the discussion, Santiago Lago-Peñas highlighted the growing interaction between geopolitics and economic policymaking. He noted that international tensions, changing security priorities, and increased defence investment are having significant implications for public finances, industrial policy, technological innovation, and European economic competitiveness. These developments, he argued, require governments to rethink long-term fiscal strategies while balancing security needs with broader economic and social objectives.
The session also explored the opportunities created by Europe's renewed focus on strategic autonomy, particularly in areas such as advanced technologies, aerospace, cybersecurity, and dual-use innovation. Participants discussed how these changes are generating new challenges for public investment and governance, while also opening opportunities for regions with strong research and technological capabilities.
Through his participation in this Galicia Economic Forum event, Santiago Lago-Peñas continues to contribute to public debate on the major economic issues shaping Europe and the international landscape. His involvement reflects his broader research interest in public finance and economic governance, while reinforcing the role of academic analysis in understanding how global geopolitical transformations influence fiscal policy and long-term economic development.
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